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North Boulder wall

North Boulder wall

New South Wales, Australia

Depth
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22m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About North Boulder wall

These Islands were named by James Cook on his travels aboard the HM Bark Endeavour. The south parts are at Coffs Harbour north of New South Wales. South Solitary Island, 20 min from the harbour is marked with the landmark lighthouse, is the largest. The great sites here are Cleaner Station, Shark Gutters and The Boulders. When you descend, start heading north from the 12m mooring to about 23m you'll see walls at which you take a left to The Boulders. You can't miss them and there's plenty happening in and around them like the giant cuttle fish and 15m long turtles. The vis is usually good and its a the prefect dive for novices to hone their skills.

North Boulder wall Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

22m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 44%

O2
Marine Life

  • Spotted Dascyllus
  • Turtles
  • Bulls Eyes
  • Trevally
  • None
  • Mackerel
  • Mantis Shrimps
  • Eagle Rays
  • Surgeonfish
  • Yellowtail
  • Sea Urchins
  • Anemones
  • Blue Groupers
  • Jacks
  • Clownfish
  • Nannygai
  • Lionfish
  • King Fish
  • Green Turtles
  • Wobbygong Sharks
Weather Conditions

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